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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1925
Page
5
The fragment shows courtroom tension as Darrow faced questions about a bond while the judge cautioned him for conduct. The text notes Darrow’s gestures and responses, with a sense of worry and embarrassment in the proceedings. Scattered items mention social club reservations and an unrelated ad chunk.
In Dayton Tennessee, eight scientists presented affidavits to support evolution after Judge Raulston barred live testimony, arguing that evolution is the first law of life and compatible with faith. They asserted humanity's 25 million year presence, shared ancestry with apes and whales, and a long earth history, urging education to include evolutionary science.
New York reports say heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey left Wilmington for New York and failed to appear for a planned conference with promoter Rickard and the state athletic commission. Dempsey’s whereabouts were unclear as officials signaled a continued push to settle the dispute and confirm his next bout plans.
New York reports Vincent Pepper Martin, junior lightweight contender, died at 27 from pneumonia after a recent bout. He followed Pancho Villa into the unknown, leaving a wife and a four year old daughter. Martin’s death came shortly after an unsuccessful attempt to win the junior lightweight title from Mike Baltering of Bayonne New Jersey.
Griswold tall team reclaimed a back-to-back win by defeating Council Bluffs Lion Tamers 5 to 0. Joe Canton hit a bases loaded three bagger as Griswold avenged a 24-0 defeat from last week.
In Avoca Indiana on July 19 Harlan narrowly defeated Avoca 3 to 2 in a tight baseball game. Both teams produced strong hitting while pitching and defense limited runs. The result stands as the latest local contest reported by the News Telegraph special correspondent.
Government expert notes artificial pearls mimic reel jewels and discusses human likeness to apes and monkeys. He argues bones align across species, tails vary, and a vestigial tail exists in humans, while fossils fill gaps without a missing link.
Henry L Farrell argues Willy has shown edge over Weinert but proves little about facing Dempsey. The piece notes Willy’s size, fearlessness, and tactical advantage against slower opponents, while Tex Rickard warns the bout would be hard to stage and could take a year, depending on judges and politics.
George Barry reports that Jack Dempsey has assumed control of his own affairs while Jack Kearns is effectively out after city boxing commission friction. The Dempsey Kearns partnership may not continue after Kearns’ contract ends, signaling a shift in management dynamics.
Des Moines July 20. Imy Albert and Richard Boyles of Iowa City are top junior contenders at the Iowa state tennis tournament opening at Ft. Dodge. They won the state high school doubles title last spring and contested the singles final with Albert prevailing. W. T. Swenson, ex Hawkeye captain, arrived walking from St Louis to challenge for the state singles title.
Recap of scattered baseball results across leagues. Simmons homered to force extras for the Athletics, who played a 12 to 12 tie in fifteen innings with the Browns. The Tigers toppled the Yankees 18 to 12 in a high scoring affair, and the Dodgers were shutout by Sherdel as the Cards won with Grimes delivering the decisive run. Senators beat the Indians in the ninth with key hits from Bluege Ruel and Ruether.
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